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Fan

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: September 26
Origin: Latin (diminutive). Meaning: the free spirit, the Frenchwoman.
Diminutive of Françoise/Stéphanie, from Latin 'franciscus' (the Frenchman).

Name day for Fan

September 26

Why this day? Fan is a short form of Fanny, and shares its name day.

Fan is celebrated in France on September 26; the United States on March 9.

The story of the name Fan

Fan is a short form of Fanny. It keeps its origin (Latin (diminutive)) and meaning — the free spirit, the Frenchwoman, and shares its name day, September 26.

On birth records, Fan is rarely written as such: the Fans are Fannys (80,450 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Fanny page. Fan is also a short form of Sofiane, Fannie, Fanette.

Frequently asked questions about Fan

What does Fan mean?

Fan is a short form of Fanny, which means the free spirit, the Frenchwoman.

When is Fan's name day?

September 26, together with Fanny: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Fan a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Fanny.

Fan's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Fan

Top 10

  1. Lily96%
  2. Katy96%
  3. Romy96%
  4. Kelly96%
  5. Joy95%
  6. Amanda95%
  7. Farah95%
  8. Samantha95%
  9. Emmy95%
  10. Fiona93%

Love potential for Fan

Professional potential for Fan

Bottom 10

  1. Carla42%
  2. Diana42%
  3. Tessa42%
  4. Olympe42%
  5. Lyna42%
  6. Roxane42%
  7. Kenza43%
  8. Carmen43%
  9. Rita43%
  10. Cassandra43%

Crush potential for Fan

Top 10

  1. Zélie96%
  2. Fiona96%
  3. Emmy96%
  4. Jenna96%
  5. Mia96%
  6. Lili96%
  7. Wendy96%
  8. Tania96%
  9. Cléa96%
  10. Carmen96%
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